Lab Information Manual

Laboratory:	Genomics (MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS)
Test Name:	SPINOCEREBELLAR ATAXIA TYPES 1,2,3,6,7,8 - SCA1,SCA2,SCA3,SCA6,SCA7,SCA8 GENES - (B) Test Code: MD
Clinical Information:	Analysis done for 6 types of spinocerebellar ataxia: SCA1, SCA2, SCA3, SCA6, SCA7 and SCA8. Testing is either done as a panel for all 6 types, or individually. For more information see: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/bookshelf/br.fcgi?book=gene&part=sca1 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/bookshelf/br.fcgi?book=gene&part=sca2 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/bookshelf/br.fcgi?book=gene&part=sca3 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/bookshelf/br.fcgi?book=gene&part=sca6 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/bookshelf/br.fcgi?book=gene&part=sca7 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/bookshelf/br.fcgi?book=gene&part=sca8
Collection Devices:	Preferred Device: 2 - EDTA 4 mL NO GEL Tube(s) - Full Tube Collection EDTA 4 mL NO GEL Tube(s) - Full Tube Collection Manufacturer: Becton Dickinson & Company Catalogue #: 367861
Specimen Required:	Blood: 8.0 mL Specimen must be kept at room temperature. Note that extracted DNA samples can only be accepted from accredited laboratories.
Referral:
Requisition:	_SH Molecular Diagnostic Lab Test Requisition (R250-10-09)
Reference Values:	An interpretive report will be sent.
Availability:	Within 12 Weeks
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More Information:	Do NOT centrifuge. Specimen is forwarded to Health Sciences Centre - MS5 for analysis. Store and ship specimens at room temperature. Specimens sent for Molecular tests are not to be used for other tests (ie. CBC).